Raju Alluri

About Raju Alluri

Raju Alluri is Vice President, Investments at Wedbush Securities, where he focuses on cultivating deep and valued relationships with his clients. With a significant track record in the industry, Raju has refined his client-first approach, emphasizing intellectual rigor, tailored solutions, and a steadfast commitment to service. His passion lies in delivering exceptional financial advice, counsel, and execution in a disciplined, proven, and transparent manner, effectively helping clients pursue their goals.Specializing in serving busy professionals such as doctors, corporate executives, and IT leaders, Raju addresses the complex financial needs of clients who have successful careers but limited time or knowledge to plan for their financial future. His investment approach involves constructing diversified portfolios with strategies designed to manage and mitigate risk effectively. Before entering the financial services industry, Raju enjoyed a successful career with leading multinational companies, including Ashland Inc, Valvoline, and TOTAL, where he held senior business leadership roles in both India and the US.Originally from India, Raju moved to the U.S. in 2010 and has been based in Lexington, KY, for the past 14 years. He earned his MBA from Andhra University and completed a Senior Management Program at IIM Ahmedabad in India.Disclosures: Securities and Investment Advisory services are offered through Wedbush Securities, Inc. Member NYSE/ FINRA / SIPC.Third-party entities named are not affiliated with Wedbush Securities.

Experience

1. Vice President Investments

   Wedbush

   Sep 2024 — Present · Lexington, KY, US

Education

• Andhra University

  Masters of Business Administration, MBA

  1988 — 1990

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  EDP, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Business Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Managing Distribution Channels
• Marketing
• Product Development
• Team Leadership
• Business Development
• Supply Chain Management
• Sales Channel Development
• Competitive Analysis
• Product Management
• Brand Management
• Project Management
• International Business
• International Marketing
• Cost Savings
• New Product Roll Out
• Key Account Management
• Early-Stage Startups
• Marketing Strategy
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Multi-Cultural Environment
• Emerging Markets
• Inventory Management
• Process Improvement
• Channel Partners
• Pricing
• P&L Management
• Business Planning
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Sales Operations
• Strategy
• Forecasting
• Marketing Management
• People Management
• Ethical Decision Making